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found this site a while back. So much info!!! got the van but it will be a while before i hit the road.

G'day everyone, I just want to post a thank you to my fellow GN's who have assisted me on this forum, providing excellent advice on technical issues etc in the fitout of my 4wd for touring. Through the advice given I have learnt a great deal on dual batteries, type thereof best suited for running a car...

If you would like to enter the Discover Down Under competition, go to their website www.discoverdownunder.com.au and enter to win over $10,000 in camper trailer with everything that opens and shuts, plus lots of other prizes including vouchers to Top Tourist Parks. You have to enter the keyword &q...

A man and his wife walked into a dentist's office. The man said to the dentist, "Doc, I'm in one heck of a hurry. I have two mates sitting out in my car waiting for us to go play golf, so forget about the anaesthetic, I don't have time for the gums to get numb. I just want you to pull the tooth, and be don...

Has anyone been down the Kidman Way since the floods, we are planning to travel back from longreach that way. Thanks

A six-year-old boy told his father he wanted to marry the little girl across the street. The father, being modern and well-schooled in handling children, hid his smile behind his hand. 'That's a serious step,' he said. 'Have you thought it out completely?' 'Yes,' his young son answered. 'We can spen...

We love our Hiace Diesel Camper, but on our last trip we realised we tend to take it where we realy should not venture. Enjoy going down those "iffy" tracks and camping in those magic places you find along them. Then maybe it rains, "well" need I say more. We decided p...

I received this email a short time ago and felt the need to shre it amongst our fellow forum members...... when it is put this way it is quite disturbing.......... The information below should be read by everyone, whether you agree to its contents, or not !!! *** NOW, LET ME SEE IF I'VE GOT THIS RIGHT....

The Polish DivorceA Polish man moved to the USA and married an American girl. Although his English was far from perfect,they got along very well. One day he rushed into a lawyer's officeand asked him if he could arrange a divorce for him. The lawyer said that getting a divorcewould depend on the circum...

Has anyone fitted their van with RV hot water? the info i have says its about $220 and simple to install?

Gday... Yesterday we made our way from Lightning Ridge to St George QLD. The road between Hebel and Dirranbandi is in very poor condition for a sealed highway. Despite the effects of recent flooding that has impacted the surface, the repairs that have been done are coming to bits due to traffic damage...

Could someone please explain how a Caravan or any vechile can earth a 240 volt system ??? I would have thought that the earthing would be via the parks supply box --- hence if useing a Invertor or Genny you would need to earth these before use. thanks for any replies Coyotte P.S : if any one is interested h...

Was camping with the brother and sister in law last week and he had a billy made from aluminium about 10 - 12 litre capacity at least. It was great to boil the water for showers (two billy's) topped up to 30 litres of cold water was plenty for 4 of us. He said he got his from a Melbourne caravan and camping...

Hi Folks I've finally arrived home with my A'van Sportliner, quite small inside but suits me fine with my towing vehicle being a suburu liberty. I'm very excited to get going but I need to do lots of practice first as it took me well over an hour to manage to get it through the gate and parked in the front g...

Hi Guys 'N' Gals, Have just created my own Youtube channel for all my travel vids and slide shows... http://www.youtube.com/GrumpysTravells I would really appreciate feedback on the vids etc... in here Cheers Grumps

Can anyone suggest a company that will cover our Ford F250 with an extended warranty. It's 5 years old and in great condition. The companies I've already contacted only cover vehicles that are still under manufacturer's warranty or under a dealer's warranty. Thank you. Regards Ynot

You've no doubt read elsewhere on the forum about Dougie's Place in Chinchilla Qld. We came out to Doug's place intending to stay for two nights. Here we are on night number 11 and will probably stay longer if we don't REALLY have to move on. I am putting this post in the General Forum as most of us read thi...

We just had the most amazing meal down at Crusaceans Restuarant on the Wharf in Darwin. Oysters Kilpatrick, oysters natural, lobster, mud crab, prawns, bugs and fresh fruit. Considering all we had, including some Moscato and Sav Blanc followed by Strawberry Sundae we figured it was very reasonabl...

This a real sign seen in Brisbane recently......

Has any one been able to see the planet mars this month?